If Andy Robinson thinks he has a problem with the paucity of players to choose from, he should try coaching one of the national age-grade teams who are selected from what is more a puddle than a pool of talent.The Scotland on Sunday's Iain Morrison writes.
"It makes winning tough and, just two years ago, the Scottish under-18s lost twin Tests against their English counterparts by a combined score of 138-0.
"So it was as welcome as it was unexpected when the U17 and U18 teams both triumphed over the Auld Enemy in recent weeks. Both matches were also away from home, in Leeds
"The U18s kickstarted things with a 26-21 victory just a week after losing to Japan High Schools in Glasgow. The U17s then backed them up with a very healthy 30-10 win over the nation which boasts the largest number of players on the planet.
"Many rugby enthusiasts would recognise Mark Bennet's name from the U20 squad but another Ayr midfielder in the form of Robbie Ferguson took centre stage for the U18s. Ferguson showed up well for Kenny Murray's side in the British and Irish Cup and he was just as assured for the international side."
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